Treasure Warehouse

As the opponent turned into a fireball, Chen Guan quickly used Exquisite Leg to retreat and dodge the attack.

"It seems you're also involved with these Demons!"

Chen Guan summoned the Blood Forging Sword and pointed it at the old man, speaking coldly.

However, the old man sneered, "My name is Zhao Tianming! I've been in the Blazing Flame Sect for many years! I've never had any connection with Demons, but you came to my Blazing Flame Sect. What wrong did I do by killing you?"

"These are truly the words of the jianghu. Aren't you afraid of being punished by the imperial court?"

Chen Guan's words made Zhao Tianming shake his head. "I'm already over seventy. I've long since disregarded life and death. What is there to fear?"

After speaking, he swung his fists and charged forward again.

Chen Guan couldn't discern the man's cultivation level, but he still used the Dragon Elephant Subduing Demon Art to fight him.

The blood-red light from the Blood Forging Sword merged with the golden light of the Dragon Elephant Subduing Demon Art.

The resulting strike forced Zhao Tianming to retreat several steps, unable to resist.

"What kind of weapon is that?"

Zhao Tianming looked at him with surprise.

He could now discern Chen Guan's cultivation level.

So he was very surprised that Chen Guan could easily block his attack!

However, it wasn't as easy for Chen Guan as Zhao Tianming imagined.

To block Zhao Tianming's attack, It felt as if the internal energy in his dantian had been instantly drained, leaving him completely depleted!

"Brother Chen, don't worry. I've already sent a signal. It won't be long before people from the Demon Suppressing Division arrive to help! We'll definitely kill this old guy this time!"

Luo Guang said, enduring the severe pain in his body as he came to Chen Guan's side.

Zhao Tianming heard these words clearly.

Although his martial arts were superb, He couldn't possibly fight the entire Demon Suppressing Division alone.

"Brat, you destroyed my Blazing Flame Sect. I will never let this go. Your head will stay on your body for now, but I will take it one day!"

Zhao Tianming uttered a harsh threat and then turned to leave.

Seeing this, Chen Guan finally breathed a sigh of relief and sat down on the ground, gasping for air.

"Finally managed to trick that old guy!"

Luo Guang also sat down beside him, sighing with relief.

Chen Guan looked at him in surprise.

He hadn't expected that what Luo Guang had said earlier was a lie.

However, it was understandable that this method could deceive Zhao Tianming, as the Demon Suppressing Division was quite formidable in everyone's minds.

"If my guess is correct, the Grand Elder of the Blazing Flame Sect hasn't appeared because he's guarding something important. You rest here for now, and I'll go down and take a look!"

Chen Guan pondered for a moment and then instructed.

After Luo Guang agreed, Chen Guan followed the golden light and entered the depths of the earth.

He saw that the surroundings were all golden and glittering.

The entire underground was made of gold.

This must be the treasure vault that Sun Shihu mentioned.

He walked straight through the vault's passage and was immediately stunned by its opulence.

At the innermost part of the vault were several chests.

He opened them to find them filled with gold and other valuable treasures.

The wealth plundered by the Blazing Flame Sect over the years was immeasurable; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were richer than the nation.

And this was merely a single sect in the jianghu.

There were countless sects in the jianghu.

If they were all like this, it was no wonder the common people had such hard lives!

"This Blazing Flame Sect has gone too far! With so much wealth, if the imperial court found out, they would surely be executed!"

Just as Chen Guan was contemplating how to deal with the treasure, Sun Yuan's voice was heard from outside.

He looked in surprise as Sun Yuan, leading hundreds of officers, emerged from outside.

Fortunately, the treasure vault was spacious enough to accommodate so many people.

"Lord Sun, what brings you here?"

Chen Guan frowned, looking at him as he asked.

Sun Yuan, however, smiled faintly and said, "I've heard that the Blazing Flame Sect has been oppressing the common folk for years, so I brought officers to investigate. I didn't expect to run into Lord Chen here!"

Although he said this.

Chen Guan could naturally guess.

Sun Yuan must have sent people to follow him, and when he found the treasure vault.

He would directly seize everything inside for himself.

"All these treasures must be sent to the imperial court, so that the court officials can see how arrogant the martial arts sects have become! Guards, move all these things to the county yamen!"

Sun Yuan waved his hand and gave the order.

The surrounding officers prepared to act immediately.

But Chen Guan blocked his path.

"These items are what I found. If they are to be sent to the court, the Demon Suppressing Division should handle it. When did we need your help!"

Chen Guan looked at them coldly, his eyes filled with intense killing intent.

Sun Yuan was the King's man.

Now they suspected the King was colluding with demons. Under such circumstances, these treasures must not fall into their hands.

Sun Yuan frowned and looked at him, "I am the County Lieutenant of Qingshi County. All cases in this area are under my jurisdiction. Even Lord Mu cannot stop me here. Who do you think you are!"

He rebuked Chen Guan's obstruction without any politeness.

Although Chen Guan had little internal energy left.

If Sun Yuan resorted to force, he would not hesitate to fight them.

"Chen Guan, give them the items!"

Just as Chen Guan was about to make a move, Mu Yuan walked out from behind.

Seeing this, Sun Yuan's face broke into a smile. "It's good that Lord Mu understands the rules. In that case, I won't be polite. Attack!"

Then, he led the officers to clear out the place before triumphantly leaving the treasure vault.

Chen Guan shook his head with some reluctance. "Lord Mu, if these things fall into his hands, they will certainly not be sent to the court. If the King is truly involved with demons, it will be a great loss!"

These words made Mu Yuan smile slightly. "It's fine. We don't have concrete evidence yet, so it's not advisable to clash with Sun Yuan. His plan to deal with you is still ongoing, so you must be careful in the future!"

Chen Guan knew Mu Yuan had his own plans, so he could only nod.

"Moreover, the truly valuable items in this treasure vault are not those treasures. These treasures have directly blinded Sun Yuan's eyes, leaving the good things for us!"

Mu Yuan said as he walked forward.

His words immediately piqued Chen Guan's interest, and he hurried to follow him.

Mu Yuan unleashed his internal energy on the deepest wall.

The wall broke open, revealing a pitch-black, hidden secret chamber.

"Sun Shihu hid the truly valuable items here! Come with me!"

After Mu Yuan explained, he led him into the secret chamber.

In the pitch-black secret chamber.

Mu Yuan, as if performing a magic trick, produced a torch and lit up the surroundings.

The secret chamber was not large. In the center sat a sandalwood table emitting a fragrant aroma.